Katherine Ryan has welcomed her fourth child, as her husband Bobby Kootstra proudly announced their new baby daughter’s name and praised Katherine’s incredible strength.

The couple, who tied the knot in 2019, joyfully shared the news of their daughter’s birth on Instagram this past Saturday. Bobby introduced their little girl as Holland Juliette Kootstra.

Accompanying the announcement were several heartwarming photos. Bobby expressed his admiration with the message: “Holland Juliette Kootstra has arrived:) The ‘Patrick Mahomes’ of childbirth delivered another MVP performance! Witnessing the greatness of @kathbum was amazing. #blessed.”

Katherine, at 42, is already a mother to son Fred, aged four, and daughter Fenna, aged two, with Bobby. She also has a 16-year-old daughter, Violet, from a previous relationship.

The shared images included touching moments of Fred and Fenna meeting their new baby sister for the first time.

In another photo, Bobby is seen carrying baby Holland as they leave the hospital, marking the beginning of life as a family of six.

Katherine Ryan has given birth to her fourth child, with her husband Bobby Kootstra revealing their baby daughter’s name and gushing over his wife’s ‘greatness’

The couple, who exchanged vows in 2019, confirmed the birth of a baby girl on social media on Instagram on Saturday, with Bobby revealing their daughter’s name is Holland Juliette Kootstra

She has been open about her fertility struggles in recent years, revealing in 2024 that she had had three miscarriages in five years.

Speaking in November, Katherine admitted she would love to have more kids – but was worried about her age. 

‘I’m old. I used to think I was going to be the babies’ dad because I’m working but actually I’m like their grandmother,’ she quipped at the time. My back hurts, sometimes I give them treats. I’m like a fun grandma.’

The comedian also revealed in March 2025 that she was battling melanoma for the second time. 

She made the revelation in her podcast, Telling Everybody Everything, explaining she paid to have mole removed from her arm and learned it was cancerous. She added that she required more surgery to ensure the entire mass has been removed.

The star is gearing up for another busy period of work, embarking on her Battleaxe comedy tour this month. 

She also hosts multiple podcasts, including her most recent What’s My Age Again? – a ‘refreshing and humorous take on ageing, wellness, and self-discovery.’

The TV star revealed in 2022 that she had kept her second pregnancy a secret, because she was scared it would lead to her losing work.

Katherine’s husband Bobby was seen carrying their daughter out of the hospital as they headed home 

Among the snaps shared by Bobby included adorable pictures of both Fred and Fenna meeting their baby sister

Sharing an array of sweet snaps, Katherine’s husband Bobby wrote: ‘Holland Juliette Kootstra has arrived:)’

Katherine admitted in February that she knew conceiving a fourth child would be challenging thanks to both her and Bobby’s age 

Katherine has been open about her fertility struggles in recent years, revealing in 2024 that she had had three miscarriages in five years (pictured on Monday)

She was eight months pregnant when she presented ITV’s Ready To Mingle, a fact that she hid from everyone. 

Katherine and her husband Bobby have been together since 2018, but have known each other since they were children as they grew up together in Canada. 

Childhood sweethearts, the two parted ways initially before rekindling their romance this side of the Atlantic.

The couple revealed in the latest series of the family’s reality show that they ‘wanted the option of having a fourth [child].’

The series saw the couple exploring their marriage through therapy before visiting a fertility clinic. 

Katherine admitted in the scenes which aired in February that she knew conceiving a fourth child would be challenging thanks to both her and Bobby’s age.

‘It’s not that surprising that over-40 women have fewer follicles than we once did,’ said Katherine. ‘But we talk a lot about male fertility as well, which is on a steep decline. But I would still like a fourth baby.

We are so blessed to have the kids that we do have. Having children is not for everyone, but I personally really like making people. I think it’s a superpower, if you can do it.’

She explained at the time how she and her husband had never previously struggled with getting pregnant but had suffered multiple losses.

The star is gearing up for a busy period of work, embarking on her Battleaxe comedy tour this month. She also hosts multiple podcasts, including most recent What’s My Age Again? 

‘We’ve always gotten pregnant with the babies quite quickly. I’ve been pregnant five times in five years, but that also means I’ve had three miscarriages in five years and the likelihood of that increases as you get older,’ she explained. 

‘You have to find a balance between what you can personally stand and risks you’re willing to take. I’m working a lot and I don’t know if I could have a medical emergency like that while I’m in Lisbon on Thursday.’ 

Speaking to OK! last year she also ruled out surrogacy, explaining: ‘I think surrogacy is wonderful. It’s beautiful for people who are really eager to offer it and for couples who need it but for me, I think it would be exploitative.’ 

Appearing on the Chris Moyles Show in November, she admitted: ‘I’d have so many more if I could.

‘If I was a dad, I’d be like Robert De Niro having them. Because you can have kids when you’re 80 as a dad. You just have to.’